Category: Yemen

Houthis Say They Downed a Saudi Fighter Jet and Deny Targeting Mecca

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city.
U.S. Airstrikes Targeting Houthis Killed Scores of Civilians in Yemen

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A new report found that most of the deaths occurred during President Trump’s second term as his administration pursued the Iran-backed group.
Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.
Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Vessel as Red Sea Violence Escalates

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The armed group, based in Yemen and backed by Iran, said it had launched missiles near the vital maritime trade route, in a conflict that shows no sign of abating.
Four Killed in Houthi Strike on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Yemeni government said the ship was carrying food supplies to a port on the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The Iran-backed Houthis have not commented on the attack.
Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.
An Invasive Mosquito Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening Africa’s Cities

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all insecticides. Scientists are scrambling to find ways to blunt the risk.
Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War

The New York Times – Business:
Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months.
Shipping Risks Rise Across Crucial Middle East Oil Routes

The New York Times – Business:
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab strait are disrupting the passage of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.
Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil’s Strait of Hormuz Problem

The New York Times – Business:
Geography and regional rivalries have prevented Gulf countries from finding a true alternative to the strait, which the war with Iran has effectively shut down.